Uganda Cubs confirm final 21-man squad with shirt numbers for U-17 World Cup in Qatar
David GOMBE
Uganda U-17 head coach Laryea Kingstone has confirmed the final 21-man squad and shirt numbers for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
The Uganda Cubs, who will be making their return at the global showpiece, are drawn in Group B alongside Korea Republic, Ecuador and New Caledonia.
The tournament runs from 19 November to 13 December 2026 at the Aspire Zone in Doha, with the final at Khalifa International Stadium.
Uganda will open their campaign against Korea Republic on Thursday, 19 November at 4:30pm EAT, before facing Ecuador on Sunday, 22 November at 4:00pm EAT, and closing the group stage against New Caledonia on Wednesday, 25 November at 3:30pm EAT. All three games will be at Doha Sports City.
FINAL SQUAD & SHIRT NUMBERS:
1. Kasumba Hamidu – Vipers SC
2. Mwesigwa Ssali Enoch – Volf Soccer Academy
3. Kombi Eze – Amus College FC
4. Suuna Musa – Amus College FC
5. Owino John Brian – Vipers SC
6. Muhoozi Henry – Amus College FC
7. Babi Abdulshakur – Buddo Secondary School
8. Kayemba Arnold – Masaka Sunshine FC
9. Dorongin Joseph – Rays of Grace Junior School
10. Mukisa Owen – Vipers SC
11. Ismail Fahad – KCCA FC
12. Jemba Ukashsa – KCCA FC
13. Mubiru Travor – KCCA FC
14. Ofoyirwoth Junior – Masaka Sunshine FC
15. Ssenyonga Yusuf – Bukedea Comprehensive School
16. Ibanda Arafat – NEC FC
17. Mbalire Mujad – Masaka Secondary School
18. Mukwanga Adrian – Vipers SC
19. Lukyamuzi Ashraf – KCCA FC
20. Magala Isima – Masaka Sunshine FC
21. Olwa Brian – Edgars Youth Programme
UGANDA’S GROUP B FIXTURES:
•19 Nov: Korea Republic vs Uganda – 4:30pm EAT, Doha Sports City
•22 Nov: Ecuador vs Uganda – 4:00pm EAT, Doha Sports City
•25 Nov:Uganda vs New Caledonia – 3:30pm EAT, Doha Sports City d04ee2191cd3